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VX06 XWY

2006 Volvo S60

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,434 mi
Last recorded99,434 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S6089,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 XWY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 99,434 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2025 98,645 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 96,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel filter heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Both gearbox driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 96,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel filter heavily corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both gearbox driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 91,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 86,626 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 86,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 82,605 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 78,733 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 71,677 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 67,433 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 64,519 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 62,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer has cut in side wall no cords showing

Fail 17 Nov 2015 62,320 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer has cut in side wall no cords showing

Pass 19 Nov 2014 60,460 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 59,521 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 54,838 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 43,181 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,181 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,066 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 29,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,896 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 23,890 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Volvo S60?

Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
7,442
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
54,544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,009
position lamp(s) not working 25,933
Registration plate lamp not working 17,709
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,040
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,865
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VX06 XWY is a 2006 Volvo S60 in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,840 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,009 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX06 XWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S60 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo S60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX06 XWY registered?

VX06 XWY is a 2006 Volvo S60, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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